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Sample n° 1456
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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HALLOYSITE | Al2Si2O5(OH)42H2O | phyllosilicates | kaolinite | major |
Description
Description:
pale green coating on rust-coloured schist
Origin
- Country: Congo (RDC)
- Region: Kivu
- Locality: Mwenga, Kaseti
Specification
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Donors: Ronchesne SafiannikoffDonation year: 1971
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 3Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 3Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: no